STOP CHILD ABUSE

When you watch horrific videos like the one I have posted here, you can feel such a sense of loss and distress that you wonder, “What can I do?” It seems like the problem is just too big, where do you start?
By fostering a child…giving them a loving home. By being aware of those children [...]

WHAT WILL IT TAKE?

If the recent news story about a seven year old girl that was so malnourished, abused and neglected that she only weighed 9 kilos when found by authorities does not make you cry, you might need to check if your heart is still beating.
This innocent child suffered at the hands of her parents, and when [...]

CHILDLIKE PRAISE

you have taught children and nursing infants to give you praise.
They silence your enemies, who were seeking revenge. (Ps 8:2)

101 reasons to foster!

Just look at this picture 101 times! She is soooo beautiful, cute, adorable, funny, cheeky, did I mention adorable? Doesn’t matter if they came from my womb, I love ‘em just as much!

STEALER OF HEARTS

People always say to me, “I could never foster, because what if I have to give the child up? I could never let them go.” After 2 and a half years with us, the prospect of this beautiful baby going back to her birth parents is beyond comprehension. She knows no other home but ours. But [...]

PERMANENT CARE?

It seems that, after two years in our care, Docs have begun the process through the courts to gain permanent orders for our two foster darlings.
We have already put our hand up to raise these children forever, and are excited that the process is beginning. We are also a little scared.  The birth father has [...]

THE BEST PRESENT OF ALL

I cannot think of a greater present than the one I just received in today’s mail. It’s a photo card from the 11-year old foster daughter we said goodbye to in July as she headed to a permanent home with a new family. She looks so happy and healthy. Inside the card was her scrawled [...]

INNOCENCE

‘Sweetcheeks’ December 2008
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:15-17

GOD’S MASTERPIECE

 

One of God’s masterpieces – our beautiful baby is two this week! She came to us as a tiny 5-week old baby, pale and malnourished. Today, she is thriving – running, laughing, talking jibberish, smiling cheekily, creating havoc and breaking hearts everywhere she goes!
We love you sweet cheeks – happy birthday.

NO RELATIONSHIP, NO VOICE

I was reflecting back on a message our pastor shared recently about our church reaching and serving the needs of the community around us.
He shared that if we have no relationship with the people, if we are not involved in their lives and sincerely care about them and their needs, then we have no voice. [...]